Carved - 3rd Annual Chef Pumpkin Carving Competition

For the 3rd year, Piedmont Culinary Guild is bringing together the area's best chefs, mixologists, food artisans, food educators, and other culinary professionals to see who is the best pumpkin carver in the region! And you will vote to see who gets the title of CARVED 2015 Champion!

This year, the event will be held at Free Range Brewing in NoDa, on Sunday, October 25, 4-7pm. Your ticket gets you one vote plus the Official CARVED 2015 Drinking Cup – along with one pour of Free Range Brewing Beer (if of legal age of course).

Children under 12 are also invited to bring a pumpkin they carved themselves to be entered the Kids' Competition! Children who do bring a carved pumpkin get in free!

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Charlotte's Historic Arts District, is bustling with a vibrant nightlife and live music scene, creative eateries, and thriving craft breweries.

Connect with the entrepreneurs, chefs, and artisans who make NoDa their home and find out how their passion is transformed into the area's unique flavors. Gather around with chef-driven comfort foods, stroll along historic streets full of mill town character, and go in-depth at a craft brewery to learn about Charlotte's award-winning craft beer industry. This tour includes:

Specialties from six locally owned culinary establishments including gastropubs, brewpubs, and delis

Tastings of local craft beers, ciders, and other brewsInteract with the key players at each restaurant and hear their stories about their businesses, personal journeys, and specialties

Sample food & beverage products made exclusively in Charlotte

Overview of the neighborhood's history and architecture

For more information and to register, please visit www.feastfoodtours.com.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

Historic South End is right outside Uptown and a fast growing area of Charlotte to live, work, & play. To support that growth, a variety of businesses in addition to neighborhood events provide residents & visitors a place to socialize and gather for fellowship. On this "happy hour themed" walking food tour, enjoy refreshing alcoholic beverage samples paired with unique cuisine experiences. That may be a wine bar, a local craft brewery, an upscale restaurant, or a neighborhood cafe. You will even learn how to create great beverages & bites in the luxury of your own home!

Historic South End is right outside Uptown and a fast growing area of Charlotte to live, work, & play. To support that growth, a variety of businesses in addition to neighborhood events provide residents & visitors a place to socialize and gather for fellowship. On this "happy hour themed" walking food tour, enjoy refreshing alcoholic beverage samples paired with unique cuisine experiences. That may be a wine bar, a local craft brewery, an upscale restaurant, or a neighborhood cafe. You will even learn how to create great beverages & bites in the luxury of your own home!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

Charlotte's Historic Arts District, is bustling with a vibrant nightlife and live music scene, creative eateries, and thriving craft breweries.

Connect with the entrepreneurs, chefs, and artisans who make NoDa their home and find out how their passion is transformed into the area's unique flavors. Gather around with chef-driven comfort foods, stroll along historic streets full of mill town character, and go in-depth at a craft brewery to learn about Charlotte's award-winning craft beer industry. This tour includes:

Specialties from six locally owned culinary establishments including gastropubs, brewpubs, and delis

Tastings of local craft beers, ciders, and other brewsInteract with the key players at each restaurant and hear their stories about their businesses, personal journeys, and specialties

Sample food & beverage products made exclusively in Charlotte

Overview of the neighborhood's history and architecture

For more information and to register, please visit www.feastfoodtours.com.

Charlotte's Historic Arts District, is bustling with a vibrant nightlife and live music scene, creative eateries, and thriving craft breweries.

Connect with the entrepreneurs, chefs, and artisans who make NoDa their home and find out how their passion is transformed into the area's unique flavors. Gather around with chef-driven comfort foods, stroll along historic streets full of mill town character, and go in-depth at a craft brewery to learn about Charlotte's award-winning craft beer industry. This tour includes:

Specialties from six locally owned culinary establishments including gastropubs, brewpubs, and delis

Tastings of local craft beers, ciders, and other brewsInteract with the key players at each restaurant and hear their stories about their businesses, personal journeys, and specialties

Sample food & beverage products made exclusively in Charlotte

Overview of the neighborhood's history and architecture

For more information and to register, please visit www.feastfoodtours.com.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Stroll along tree-lined streets to learn about the history of Charlotte's first streetcar neighborhood and Edward Dilworth Latta's vision for a community for locals to live, work, and play. Explore the legacy of entrepreneurs who got their start in Dilworth as you savor dishes from homegrown restaurants, and discover the vibrant community of business owners which draws new restaurateurs and unique flavors to the area. This food tour includes:

Stroll along tree-lined streets to learn about the history of Charlotte's first streetcar neighborhood and Edward Dilworth Latta's vision for a community for locals to live, work, and play. Explore the legacy of entrepreneurs who got their start in Dilworth as you savor dishes from homegrown restaurants, and discover the vibrant community of business owners which draws new restaurateurs and unique flavors to the area. This food tour includes:

Historic South End is right outside Uptown and a fast growing area of Charlotte to live, work, & play. To support that growth, a variety of businesses in addition to neighborhood events provide residents & visitors a place to socialize and gather for fellowship. On this "happy hour themed" walking food tour, enjoy refreshing alcoholic beverage samples paired with unique cuisine experiences. That may be a wine bar, a local craft brewery, an upscale restaurant, or a neighborhood cafe. You will even learn how to create great beverages & bites in the luxury of your own home!

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Uptown Charlotte has a new group of talented chefs gaining national exposure. These chefs are creating their cuisine with masterful techniques utilizing the bounty of high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and culinary artisans. On the Chef-Driven Dining in Uptown Food Tour, we will go in-depth with Executive Chefs and their teams to learn their backgrounds, see cooking demonstrations, sample wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and enjoy the chefs' creative specialties.

Stroll along tree-lined streets to learn about the history of Charlotte's first streetcar neighborhood and Edward Dilworth Latta's vision for a community for locals to live, work, and play. Explore the legacy of entrepreneurs who got their start in Dilworth as you savor dishes from homegrown restaurants, and discover the vibrant community of business owners which draws new restaurateurs and unique flavors to the area. This food tour includes:

Stroll along tree-lined streets to learn about the history of Charlotte's first streetcar neighborhood and Edward Dilworth Latta's vision for a community for locals to live, work, and play. Explore the legacy of entrepreneurs who got their start in Dilworth as you savor dishes from homegrown restaurants, and discover the vibrant community of business owners which draws new restaurateurs and unique flavors to the area. This food tour includes:

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

On this walking food tour, we sample and sip our way through some of Uptown Charlotte's best representations of the region and hear chefs and restaurant owners explain the influence of Southern heritage on their cuisine and menus. Many of their recipes are Southern family traditions, others are inspired by fresh local produce, and some are a modern twist on traditional dishes. We will get a taste of local craft beers and stroll along city streets to explore examples of Charlotte's historical past.

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

One of Charlotte's Historic Districts, Plaza Midwood is a diverse mix of creative local flavor and historical character. On this walking food tour, we will get an enticing look into the past of the area while savoring wonderful cuisine from some great local culinary artisans. These establishments range from a location featured on the Food Network Show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, to unique fine dining establishments, and include everything in between!

Charlotte's Historic Arts District, is bustling with a vibrant nightlife and live music scene, creative eateries, and thriving craft breweries.

Connect with the entrepreneurs, chefs, and artisans who make NoDa their home and find out how their passion is transformed into the area's unique flavors. Gather around with chef-driven comfort foods, stroll along historic streets full of mill town character, and go in-depth at a craft brewery to learn about Charlotte's award-winning craft beer industry. This tour includes:

Specialties from six locally owned culinary establishments including gastropubs, brewpubs, and delis

Tastings of local craft beers, ciders, and other brewsInteract with the key players at each restaurant and hear their stories about their businesses, personal journeys, and specialties

Sample food & beverage products made exclusively in Charlotte

Overview of the neighborhood's history and architecture

For more information and to register, please visit www.feastfoodtours.com.

Stroll along tree-lined streets to learn about the history of Charlotte's first streetcar neighborhood and Edward Dilworth Latta's vision for a community for locals to live, work, and play. Explore the legacy of entrepreneurs who got their start in Dilworth as you savor dishes from homegrown restaurants, and discover the vibrant community of business owners which draws new restaurateurs and unique flavors to the area. This food tour includes:

Stroll along tree-lined streets to learn about the history of Charlotte's first streetcar neighborhood and Edward Dilworth Latta's vision for a community for locals to live, work, and play. Explore the legacy of entrepreneurs who got their start in Dilworth as you savor dishes from homegrown restaurants, and discover the vibrant community of business owners which draws new restaurateurs and unique flavors to the area. This food tour includes:

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